How Heraeus Medical is redefining production with KOCH
Heraeus Medical, based in Wehrheim, is a leading provider of bone cements and biomaterials for surgical orthopedics and trauma surgery. As part of the Heraeus Group, Heraeus Medical benefits from centuries of experience and global technological leadership with the clear goal of making medical progress tangible for patients worldwide.
Automated packaging of sensitive glass ampoules with high quality requirements
Integration of a DOD printer for variable and product-specific information
Reduction of personnel requirements and more efficient use of resources
Increase in productivity while maintaining process reliability
Blister machine KBS-C medplus® with a capacity of up to 9 cycles/min. and simplified format change
Fully automated feeding of glass ampoules into the packaging process, allowing personnel resources to be saved
Integrated MPRINT DOD printing solution for market-compliant printing of the Tyvek lidding foil
Optimized design for intuitive machine operation and reduced noise generation for modern and ergonomic production environments
The collaboration with KOCH was cooperative and solution-oriented from the very beginning. The concept and technical expertise convinced us – both in implementation and with regard to future projects.
Forming process for the production of blister packaging – precise shaping of the material through controlled application of temperature and pressure.
Preformed blisters that form the basis for the secure holding of sensitive products.
Automated feeding of the glass ampoules onto the transport system for format-appropriate alignment and transfer into the packaging process.
Glass ampoules are positioned on the transport system and prepared for loading into the preformed blisters.
Safe and precise placement of the glass ampoules into the preformed blisters.
The glass ampoules are protected in the preformed blisters, ready for sealing.
Sealing the blisters with Tyvek lidding film for a sterile barrier and reliable product protection in the further packaging process.
Punching process for the separation of the sealed blisters as a transition to automated sorting and transfer to further logistical processing.